is 2 uv lights too much?

[jamjam]

So I've been putting together an enclosure and getting things ready before purchasing my panther. I just got in touch with Todd from light your reptiles about lighting. He suggested the dual T5 with a 6% and a 12% my question is would that be too much? Enclosure is just about 24x24x48, My top screening is 1/4 inch for better penetration. I do intend to have it heavily planted eventually don't know how heavily when I first get it started. Bought plants today picked up a schefflera amate (guessing about 36 inches), schefflera arboricola, a small ficus (6inch pot) will attach a picture.

Also have a pothos at home already. And I plan on picking up some air plants and a brom. And possibly if there's room after all that maybe a wandering jew hanging from the top with the pothos.

 

[CarlC]

I don't know if I'd go with both of those bulbs with the larger spaced screen. Personally I would go with the 6% and a 6500k for some brightness.

That is gonna be one densely planted cage especially once things grow in.

Carl

 

[Decadancin]

I'm wondering if he meant a 6% or a 12%. I would use a 6% and either a 6500k or a plant pro. I have a veiled in a pretty densely planted enclosure and I use a 6% Arcadia.

 

[Decadancin]

Make sure you add plenty of vines along with those plants. Your chameleon will likely be too heavy for some of those branches and the vines will give him a place to cruise as well as support the plants!

 

[jamjam]

Make sure you add plenty of vines along with those plants. Your chameleon will likely be too heavy for some of those branches and the vines will give him a place to cruise as well as support the plants!

ohh yes for sure there will be branches. I know the picture isn't the best to show what I have as things come along I will get pics of everything. Have alot of branches I went and picked out of a huge park by me that will be cleaned and put in. Hoping to get a younger one so weight wont be an issue at the beginning and that plants can grow and be stronger for him as well. appreciate the feedback.

 

[jamjam]

I'm wondering if he meant a 6% or a 12%. I would use a 6% and either a 6500k or a plant pro. I have a veiled in a pretty densely planted enclosure and I use a 6% Arcadia.

To be exact he said: "go with 12% in one fixture and the 6% in the other.... and use plexiglass shades that come with the light to create UV shaded areas"" I thought it was too much so brought it to the attention of others on here. Initially I first thought 12% but than the 1/4" screen at the top made me reconsider the 6% with a 6500. regardless I want a dual fixture.